Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid formulation product comprising steps of: positioning a platform into a cup comprising an open end comprising a skirt, such that the platform is at least partially received by the cup; then filing the cup with liquid formulation to a predetermined level such that the platform is at least partially submerged in the liquid formulation; solidifying the liquid formulation in the cup to form a solid formulation; once the solid formulation is formed, deforming then releasing the skirt.

Abstract: A method for preparing a shelf stable spore-containing probiotic alimentary additive is disclosed, the method including providing a liquid slurry including spores from at least one spore-forming probiotic bacterial strain, a saccharide, and a humectant; and pasteurizing the liquid slurry to yield the alimentary additive. The alimentary additive may have a water activity (Aw) of less than about 0.7. The alimentary additive may have a pH from about 2.0 to 9.5. A plurality of the spores may remain in an un-germinated state and uniformly suspended for at least two months after the pasteurizing to yield a shelf stable spore-containing probiotic alimentary additive.

Abstract: A method for preparing a shelf stable spore-containing probiotic alimentary additive is disclosed, the method including providing a liquid slurry including spores from at least one spore-forming probiotic bacterial strain, a saccharide, and a humectant; and pasteurizing the liquid slurry to yield the alimentary additive. The alimentary additive may have a water activity (Aw) of less than about 0.7. The alimentary additive may have a pH from about 2.0 to 9.5. A plurality of the spores may remain in an un-germinated state and uniformly suspended for at least two months after the pasteurizing to yield a shelf stable spore-containing probiotic alimentary additive.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of interfacing between a source media device and a destination media device. A wireless module passes through an audio signal from the source device to an output device, and transmits a wireless signal to a wireless device that outputs the audio signal. In this manner, the number of devices used for the connections may be reduced.

Abstract: A packaged deodorant stick product comprising a deodorant stick composition, a retaining member and a holder, the deodorant stick composition being mounted on the retaining member and the retaining member comprises one of a bayonet element and a socket and the holder comprises the other of the bayonet element and the socket, wherein the bayonet element is lockably receivable within the socket such that the retaining member is removably connectable to the holder.

Abstract: An aeroponics apparatus (1, 201) comprising a grow bed (3, 203) with a reservoir (11, 211) for containing a liquid or a solution. An ultrasonic nebulizer module (5, 205) is attached to the grow bed (3, 203). The ultrasonic nebulizer module (5, 205) comprises an ultrasonic horn (23, 223) having an input end (25, 225) connected to an ultrasonic transducer (27, 227) and an output tip (35, 235). The ultrasonic horn (23, 223) is in contact with a wall (33, 233) of the reservoir (11, 211).

Abstract: Aeroponics apparatus is disclosed, which includes a grow bed tray having a base and at least two side-walls, the grow bed tray being able to hold a plant support at a position spaced from the base of the grow bed tray, and a nebulizer for nebulizing nutrient solution, the nebulizer located at the base of the grow bed tray and comprising an ultrasonic transducer and a holder for holding the ultrasonic transducer. Also disclosed is a method for crop production using the aeroponics apparatus by either flowing nutrient solution into the base of the grow bed tray to contact at least the roots of the crops or providing nutrient solution at the base of the grow bed tray and nebulizing the nutrient solution so that the nebulized nutrient solution contacts at least the roots of the crops.

Abstract: A method for facilitating document review includes obtaining data indicative of an ordered relationship among electronic communication documents in a conversation thread group and one or more missing electronic communication documents. The method also includes causing a visualization of the conversation thread group to be presented to a user via a graphical user interface of a client device, in part by causing one or more graphic elements, corresponding to the missing electronic communication document(s), to be displayed at respective positions along axes of the visualization with a particular visual coding that is reserved for missing electronic communication documents.

Abstract: A ground stabilisation panel generally comprising a base layer adapted to locate on the ground, a plurality of first walls connected to the base layer, a plurality of second walls connected to the base layer, the second walls arranged relative to the first walls for intersecting with the first walls at a plurality of intersecting junctions, and a plurality of cavities each formed by the intersecting first and second walls and corresponding of the plurality of intersecting junctions. At least one of the plurality of cavities includes a retaining element connected to intersecting of the first and second walls at the corresponding intersection junction. The retaining element is adapted to retain a fill material located within the cavity.

Abstract: Provided is a path adaptation system and method for a self-driving vehicle, and a self-driving vehicle including path adaptation technology. The method includes providing a vehicle navigation path through an environment; determining a location of the vehicle relative to the path; generating one or more polygons representing a shape of the vehicle projected from the vehicle location in a vehicle travel direction long the path; combining the one or more projections into a projected motion polygon; acquiring object information representing an object shape from one or more sensors; and determining if the object shape overlaps the projected motion polygon. If so, the method includes adjusting the vehicle navigation. If not, the method includes, continuing navigation along the path. The path adaptation system includes one or more processors configured to execute the path adaptation method.

Abstract: Provided are a dual microparticle system to treat Multiple Sclerosis, the system comprising phagocytosable and non-phagocytosable microparticles for delivery of at least one antigen, at least one immunomodulatory agent, at least one immunosuppressive agent and at least one chemoattractant to a subject suffering from Multiple Sclerosis to generate tolerogenic dendritic cells in the subject and treat the Multiple Sclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides antigen-specific, tolerance-inducing microparticles for the targeted delivery of therapeutic agents to immune cells. In addition, the present invention allows for sustained release of therapeutic agents for a prolonged period of time. Also provided are therapeutic uses of the present invention for the prevention and/or treatment of immune diseases and autoimmune disorders. In a specific embodiment, the present invention provides treatment for type 1 diabetes.

Abstract: A method for facilitating document review includes determining an ordered relationship among electronic communication documents in a conversation thread group. The ordered relationship specifies a time sequence of documents in each of one or more conversation threads within the thread group. Each conversation thread begins with the same root document and ends with a different end document. The method also includes causing a visualization of the thread group to be presented to a user via a GUI. The visualization includes graphic elements corresponding to different electronic communication documents, and each element is at a respective position along first and second axes of the visualization in accordance with the ordered relationship. The first axis is indicative of how many electronic communications were sent, within a given conversation thread, after the root document was sent, and the second axis is generally indicative of how many conversation threads are in the thread group.

Abstract: A method for preparing a shelf stable spore-containing probiotic alimentary additive is disclosed, the method including providing a liquid slurry including spores from at least one spore-forming probiotic bacterial strain, a saccharide, and a humectant; and pasteurizing the liquid slurry to yield the alimentary additive. The alimentary additive may have a water activity (Aw) of less than about 0.7. The alimentary additive may have a pH from about 2.0 to 9.5. A plurality of the spores may remain in an un-germinated state and uniformly suspended for at least two months after the pasteurizing to yield a shelf stable spore-containing probiotic alimentary additive.

Abstract: An AMLCD sub-pixel electrical connection array integrating dual redundancy of its entire active area is provided in some implementations. Some implementations include integration of independent sets of ICs that drive the primary and the secondary TFTs for each pixel with a shared liquid crystal fluid. The AMLCD structure can include independent electrical conductors that are patterned similarly and aligned to reduce offset to prevent a significant optical loss due to the reduced aperture ratio caused by the redundant electrical circuit. Such assembly can also provide an AMLCD that is capable of resizing possibly without modification of the display panel design.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of interfacing between a source media device and a destination media device. A wireless module passes through an audio signal from the source device to an output device, and transmits a wireless signal to a wireless device that outputs the audio signal. In this manner, the number of devices used for the connections may be reduced.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems are provide for detecting a physical configuration of a device based on sensor data from one or more configuration sensors. The physical configuration includes a position of a first display region of the device with respect to a second display region of the device, where the position is physically adjustable. A configuration profile is selected from a plurality of configuration profiles based on the detected physical configuration of the device. Each configuration profile is a representation of at least one respective physical configuration of the device. An interaction mode corresponding to the selected configuration profile is activated, where the interaction mode includes a set of mode input/output (I/O) features available while the interaction mode is active. Device interfaces of the device are managed using at least some mode I/O features in the set of mode I/O features based on the activating of the interaction mode.